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From: drapolonsky
Date: 07-05-2006, 01:08 AM (1 of 10)
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It's been about 8 months since I have been able to drag myself up to my sewing loft. Coincidentally, this is about the same time as I had my cute little twin girls. They are now sleeping through the night, and I would like to get myself started again. My waist grew about 2 inches to 31" as a result of the pregnancy--so I suspect I am somewhere in places between a size 10 and 14, and I suspect I will no longer fit into many of the patterns I own--and will require alterations that I am not used to doing. And I have at least, 6 unfinished projects up there-including 2 quilts--that don't need to be completed for at least another year, 1 shirt--pregnancy size that needs ties on the front that I am not sure how to attach because I slashed the front to make the pattern/shirt more versatile, 2 skirts to be hemmed--knits, so no waist size issues there--just a drawstring application for one of them, and a overalls dress pattern cut out in a large size that I am probably too small for.... Oh, yeah, there's also a tote bag that I was playing around with... I am an intermediate sewer, and I guess I could use some encouragement. It would be nice to finish something, and not just think about it a lot..... Any recommendations? Should I just go up there and sew, and see what happens...? How have people accomplished/managed re-entry sewing after a period away? Amy |
User: drapolonsky
Member since: 09-21-2004 Total posts: 7 |
From: Mom of Six
Date: 07-05-2006, 05:38 AM (2 of 10)
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I find the best way for me to get over a block is to make something simple like a t shirt or something cute like baby/kids clothes. I was in a slump for quite a while until my DGS asked for shorts. I have made 11 pair of little boy shorts for my 2 grandsons & 3 great nephews & 1 for for DS. It got me back into sewing mode. I am hoping to cut out a couple of baby sunsuits today for 2 of DD's friends babies. I was supposed to be done for Easter & the other I started as a baby gift last summer. The pattern got layed out but never cut. I am babysitting that 1 this week so I hope to finish it while she is here. Good luck! We all get in slumps sometimes. You just have to find the right thing to motivate you. Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: LauraM62
Date: 07-05-2006, 07:04 AM (3 of 10)
I would say instead of thinking of the UFO's think or find something that sounds of interest maybe. Look through some patterns, maybe not for you maybe for the twins? Sometimes those UFO's can be a block in themselves at getting you back to the sewing room  once you finish something that you really feel like doing. Then maybe those UFO's will feel more like a visit, then maybe not! One time I took some of my UFO's that were haunting me, that no longer made sense to finish & tossed them! Made me feel better not to have to think about them, I could move onto things that I wanted to sew, I did finish the UFO's (quilts) that I knew would work! 
LauraM
SW Indiana If everyone cared and nobody cried; If everyone loved and nobody lied; If everyone shared and swallowed their pride; Then we'd see the day when nobody died --'If Everyone Cared' by Nickelback |
User: LauraM62
Member since: 08-10-2003 Total posts: 246 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 07-05-2006, 07:07 AM (4 of 10)
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If it were me, I'd forget about the stuff I almost did before and start with something new. Those girls should be fun to sew for. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: HeyJudee
Date: 07-05-2006, 07:18 AM (5 of 10)
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I agree with the others...try something new. When I have a bunch of UFO's I either don't even go to the sewing room or when I do, I just can't decide which thing to work on...which results in working on nothing. Can you tell I am going through my own slump right now! Guess I have to try my own advice!
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: Patty22
Date: 07-05-2006, 07:29 AM (6 of 10)
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Quit holding onto the past and embrace the future! Yes, I agree with the others - sew for your girls. Quit worrying about your pattern size. I forsee when they start walking that two inches from the waist are going to dissapear quickly. Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: drapolonsky
Date: 07-05-2006, 02:08 PM (7 of 10)
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I'll post progress... Thank you. Amy |
User: drapolonsky
Member since: 09-21-2004 Total posts: 7 |
From: stephi
Date: 07-05-2006, 02:38 PM (8 of 10)
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I would drop the UFO's you dont sound to enthusiastic about them anyways. Make some simple and cute matching outfits for your girls!! Or car seat covers, or blankies, or wow you could do about anything!!! Make yourself and easy shirt and pants then make tham matching ones with leftover material!!! Hehehe I dont know anyone having twins but boy that would get me sewing!!! 
Stephi
"No body knows what it is that I do until I dont do it" "if you do what you have always done you will get what you have always gotten" |
User: stephi
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 361 
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From: Patty22
Date: 07-05-2006, 04:17 PM (9 of 10)
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Amy.... When my kids were little I use to carry around little portable projects - embroidery, applique.... and when there were a few minutes peace, I had something I could do with my hands to just get lost within my own thoughts. I guess I'm fidgity and have ALWAYS had my hands moving since I was a child. Even today, when I am a bit tired and don't really want to get into a big project, or one that requires more than the ablity to breathe on my part, I find myself just making units of HRT or some other kind of mindless task. Eventually they're used for my quilts, but it's just enough of a project where I can just think by myself. Sewing is my form of meditation. Back in the colonial days women carried 'Husfah' (I'll have to check to find the correct spelling of them but is suppose to mean "house wives") and they were little sewing kits they would carry in a pocket or attach to their clothing so they would always have their little scissors, needles and thread handy for repairs or getting a few extra stitches into their garments. I think part of your sewing block is that you're still physically exhausted and you just need to be kind to yourself. Love those little babies because before you know it they will be grown. I know you probably hear this all the time, but it is so true. I still can't believe my oldest is 30. God knows, I don't act like an old lady. (sure, I may look it, but )(*)((**%$^ I'm not a geezer ................................................ .................................................. ........yet  )
Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: drapolonsky
Date: 07-08-2006, 11:42 PM (10 of 10)
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I looked at my UFO's-and put them away--They can wait for class, next fall. I cut up a lovely linen shirt I had that had ripped for a new pressing cloth. And I cut out a tank top in a dark brown ribbed knit from an already cut out Kwik Sew Serger pattern tonight. And I checked my serger. It's progress. Patty 22, and everyone, thank you for your comments. I'll keep you all posted. We may be on our way. Amy |
User: drapolonsky
Member since: 09-21-2004 Total posts: 7 |
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